Infections in the Military
As Veterans Affairs hospitals have started adopting innovative measures including antimicrobial silver for soft surface intervention as a key infection prevention tool, it’s a good time to take a look at infections in the military. While technologies have been employed... Read More →
A Salute To Infection Preventionists
As the current pandemic rages on with new variants, like Omicron, and the growing threat of antibiotic-resistant superbugs escalates, it’s time to give another well-deserved nod to all of the frontline workers keeping us safe, starting with Infection Preventionists. Jack... Read More →
Can Preventing HAIs Increase Profitability?
We all know the impact of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) – on patient health, direct and indirect medical costs, and even the social-emotional well-being of patients. Thus, the benefits of preventing just one HAI would have a profound impact on not... Read More →
Where things stand with MRSA
According to the CDC, “significant progress was made to reduce MRSA bloodstream infections in healthcare from 2005 – 2012, when the rates of MRSA bloodstream infections decreased by 17.1% each year.” Progress slowed from 2013 – 2016, when “no significant... Read More →
The next normal
For almost a year, we’ve heard of and referred to “the new normal.” Needless to say, as the current crisis persists alongside other existing pathological threats, the phrase has lost its novelty. As infection preventionists gather at next month’s Cleaning,... Read More →
“How can we do more with less?”
With widespread reports over the last 18 months of less time for surveillance and data collection, less reporting and feedback, and less PPE availability, the ongoing question facing infection prevention professionals seems to be, “how can we do more with... Read More →
The hidden challenges to reviving the hospitality sector
Hotels across the globe are reopening under new, mission-driven banners: safe stays, commitments to clean, and so on. We all recognize that keeping guests and staff safe is a challenge, but few fail to acknowledge the nuances of resuming hotel... Read More →
The fight against superbugs brings environmental risks into focus
For the layperson, knowledge of infection prevention is often limited to hand hygiene and covering your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing. With the danger of antibiotic resistant infections hitting mainstream media and scientists urging the need for a... Read More →
Player Safety: it’s more than injury prevention
“Player safety” has finally ascended to its long-overdue prominent post in the sports conversation. Professional and amateur sports leagues are taking great strides in preventing injury and protecting against re-injury. There are a greater concern and compassion for preserving the... Read More →
The Low Down on the Highly Resistant Candida auris
A new microbial threat has joined the legion of ‘superbugs’ making headlines: Candida auris. If the name sounds familiar, it’s because it comes from the same Candida fungal family that causes thrush and vaginal yeast infections. But that’s just about... Read More →